Air Fryer Roasted Bell Peppers

Name: Air Fryer Roasted Bell Peppers
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 4 bell peppers ((I used 2 red, 1 orange and 1 yellow, but any mix of colors can be used)); 1 tablespoon oil ((any high heat neutral oil like canola, vegetable or avocado)); pinch salt and pepper; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Roasted bell peppers are so quick and easy in the air fryer. Perfect by themselves or added into favorite recipes, they are juicy, sweet and slightly charred.

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Roasted bell peppers on a plate garnished with fresh parsley.

Last Updated on June 17, 2022 by Betty Davies

Perfect for a vegetable side dish, or add to your favorite soups, stews, salads and sandwiches, roasted bell peppers are so easy to make in the air fryer. Simple to prep and quick to cook, this is an easy way to add color and flavor to your plate. The edges get perfectly charred.

Overhead shot of yellow, red and orange air fryer roasted peppers on a plate with fresh parsley sprigs.

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Roasting brings out the wonderfully natural sweetness of bell peppers, but oven roasting can take some time, this easy air fryer recipe will give you the juiciest most flavorful roasted peppers in way less time!

Simply seasoned, these air fryer roasted peppers can easily be served as a vegetable side dish by themselves, or add them to other favorite recipes like soups, stews and salads for a burst of flavor and color.

Simple to prep and quick to cook, you won’t use your oven again to roast your bell peppers!

Be sure to try my Air Fryer Roasted Beetroot and Air Fryer Baby Carrots too!

Why you will love this recipe!

Quick and easy: It takes minutes to prep your peppers and they are so much quicker to roast.
So flavorful: Roasting bell peppers makes them super juicy and brings out their natural sweetness. They are great to enjoy by themselves, or add them into your favorite recipes.
Healthy: Low in calories and fats, bell peppers are high in vitamin C and antioxidants.
Dietary info: This air fryer bell pepper recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and low carb.

Air fried roasted bell peppers on a serving plate.

Ingredients

Sweet Bell Peppers: This recipe will work with green, yellow, orange or red bell peppers.
Oil: A little oil is needed to help the peppers brown and cook evenly. Any high heat oil, like canola, vegetable or avocado, will work well.
Seasonings: Salt, pepper and garlic powder.

How to make air fryer roasted peppers

Be sure to scroll down for the full recipe!

Chop the bell peppers and toss in the oil and seasonings (photo 1).
Cook in the air fryer til soft and the skins have started to brown and char (photo 2).

Two step by step photos to show how to make the recipe.

Recipe Variations

These air fryer roasted bell peppers are easy to adapt with different seasonings to suit how yo are serving them. Dried herbs work great, or add some chili flakes or cayenne for a spicier flavor. Cut the bell peppers into thinner strips to make them perfect for fajitas, or try adding in some sliced onions to the air fryer with them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do different colored bell peppers taste the same?

No. Green bell peppers will taste more bitter than other colors, and red taste the sweetest. Green bell peppers are harvested earliest, and they change color through yellow and orange to red the longer they are left on the plant. Red bell peppers contain the most nutrients and vitamin C.

How long does it take to cook bell peppers in the air fryer?

Air fryer models can run slightly differently, but in my basket air fryer I found that 15 minutes at 400F produced soft, juicy and flavorful roasted peppers. If you want them with a bit more of a bite, 10 minutes of cooking will be plenty, and you can take them for up to about 18 to 20 minutes for softer ones.It’s so easy to cook them exactly how you want.

How do you oven roast peppers?

If you don’t have an air fryer, you can roast the bell peppers on a lined baking sheet at 400F for around 20 to 25 minutes. The method for preparing them remains the same. You can also saute bell peppers in a skillet on the stovetop.

Air fryer roasted bell peppers served on a plate.

Serving Suggestions

These air fryer roasted bell peppers are a great side dish to get some extra veggies on your plate, and will pair easily with all of your favorite mains. They are also great to add to soups, stews and salads, or any recipe that calls for roasted peppers. I use them to top my crostini canapés, in my roasted vegetable bolognese and to top baked salmon.

Make Ahead, Storage and Reheating

Once cooked, your roasted bell peppers will keep well in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container. They can be used cold, or reheated in the air fryer at 360F for 3 to 5 minutes to warm through.

For longer preservation, they also freeze really well, so it’s a great option if you have had a bumper harvest. Let them cool before storing in a freezer safe container or bag. Thaw in the fridge or at room temperature before using.

Recipe Notes and Tips

Cut the bell peppers into fairly even pieces so that they cook through at the same time.
If desired, the skins can be easily peeled off after roasting.
This recipe works well with all colors of bell peppers.
For best results, pre heat the air fryer fully before roasting the peppers.

Roasted bell peppers with browned edges.

Making roasted peppers in your air fryer is so much quicker than the oven and I love that it doesn’t heat up the whole kitchen. Super simple and there are so many ways to use them!

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